I have a theory that if Antarctica were presented as a continent more often instead of some disjointed jagged bits at the edge, people would pay more attention to it and its issues.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm not sure we want that much attention, just at the moment

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

How so?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

With the rise of trump, fewer eyes this way is better

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Got it - that makes sense. Yes the last thing we need is a bid for Ameritarctica.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Hopefully there isn't a large rare earth minerals discovery in the next few years.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

"Raw" earth minerals.